The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1887-01-01
BUYING Day GOODS.


sequence to an average buyer of dry
goods. Money is the principal bte.
You have all seen how one woman will
spend two or. three times as much as
another, and the one who spends the
least will often appear the best clothed.
So it is not the one who is the most
blest with goods of this world who
dresses best, but taste and style join in
the combination. Dresses should be
selected with reference to ones means,
complexion, height and society in
which she moves. Black is always
suitable, for rich or poor, light or dark,
short or tall, young or old, and the
material may be varied to taste or out
lay. A black silk is appropriate for all
occasions of society, and should be in
all ladies wardrobes, the style varying
from plain to the most elaborate. II
wished, colors can be worn with black
costume, ribbons, flowers, laces, ETC.,
relieving sameness, but in all little
matters of dress don't overdo, rather
too little than too much. A French
dressmaker is said to have remarked Of
American ladies that they always re-
quire trimming piled on and would not
be satisfied with the simple elegance
which SO much pleased his country
women.
A well-dressed woman is a pleasing
sight, but, sitting by window on a
travelled street a pleasant afternoon, II
is strange how few are to be seen, that
are neatly, becomingly and appropri.
ately clothed. How often one hears,
"There's Smiths wife dressed like a
millionaire wife, when he can'tpay his
bills etc.
Every wife should know Just how
much she can afford for her clothing,
OF for the children, then make it duty
to expend the amount (but it is a much
better feeling to lay aside small part
of the sum for use at some future tlme)
to the very best possible advantage. II
Is usually best economy to buy good
material, not necessarily the highest
priced, but Of quality that will wear
we'll, plenty of it "a friend says when q
dress is made out OF her house, she al
ways gets yard extra, keeping for
sleeves or repairs, learning by e1p
perience that but little returns from
dressmaker), becoming color, and
becoming style of goods.
A nice dress generally proves the
most satisfactory if made or part made,
cut at least, by one who knows ''iust
how" reserving cheaper goods for in
experienced fingers. Fashion is almost
as much of goddess as in mytholo.
gical days, and worshiped as much. A
certain regard must be paid to the style
of dress, or woman subjects herself
to remark. Women naturally like pref
ty things bright colors, etc.-but all
shades of the rainbow are not becom.
ing to all of US. Taste must be used in
large supplies in our wardrobes. Often
part worn dress will make over''
for younger member of the family,
but don't compel child to wear one
that her friends and mates will know
as one of her mothers made over.
Though the child loves her parent
dearly, she has certain pride which is
nothing to be ashamed Of, and should
be respected.
With some women there is h mania
for shopping, often purchasing things
they do not need for the pleasure (P) OF
doing something Those will not read
this, so they are mentioned simply as
showing there is such race of mortals.
Cotton cloth is always needed. Who
ever had too many sheets, pillow cases,
underclothes, etc.p These should be
made when there is leisure time;
don't do this when dressmaking is
"going on" but take plenty of time
and do them nicely.
One word about bargains. Use all
Jour talent in that direction, for get
ting necessary things-thread, silk,
twist, pins, needles, pearl and agate
buttons, cambria, silesia, etc. They
are all useful and necessary, besides
''handyn to have in an emergency il
far from store or in hurry. A sem
sible woman will buy good hosiery and
gloves, as they prove most serviCea-
BILE.
Now just word to some person
afflicted by borrowers. Some years
since had neighbor who was an in
veterate borrower of clothing. Mother
wants to know If you'll let her take
your cloak to wear to P to the
dance tonight" was message, with
similar ones, often had the pleasure
of hearing. Furs. undergarments, col.
lars, handkerchiefs, dishes, were all
loaned amiably (perhapsD but at last
l refused to lend watch and chain, and
with it passed, not regretfully on my
part, the friendly (P) intimacy. By
using care in selecting goods, discre.
ton in expanding, and good taste in
all, wonders may be accomplished in
furnishing ones wardrobe. An i'm
por'ant item is the repairing of gar
ments when necessary. These are
general topics.-Mrs. Frances O. Ma